Prepare against Li Tian Yeoh
GM · MYS · World #649 classical · FIDE ID 5702895
Our database contains 385 games by Li Tian Yeoh, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Li Tian Yeoh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Li Tian Yeoh before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,492 | 2,530 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,430 | 2,430 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,431 | 2,470 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 385 | 172 | 131 | 82 | 44.7% |
| As White | 200 | 103 | 65 | 32 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 185 | 69 | 66 | 50 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Li Tian Yeoh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Li Tian Yeoh's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 73.5% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 20.5% | 69.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 4.0% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Yeoh usually continues c3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Yeoh usually continues Nf3 (71.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yeoh usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 69.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Yeoh usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Yeoh usually continues g3 (85.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Yeoh usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 40 | 48.2% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 36 | 43.4% | 68.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 47.8% | 39.1% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 46.3% | 58.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 6.0% | 87.5% |
Li Tian Yeoh's chess games
All 385 games by Li Tian Yeoh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 172 wins, 131 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 48 | 20/15/13 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 13/5/1 | 68.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 10/7/1 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 34 | 4/18/12 | 11.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Quang Liem Le | 2,709 | 31st SEA Rapid | A07 |
| Mar 2013 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,647 | 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | C45 |
| Jun 2026 | Ipatov,Alexander | 2,644 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A04 |
| Jun 2026 | Sargsyan,Shant | 2,644 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | C65 |
| Jun 2026 | Sadhwani,Raunak | 2,638 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 12 | 8 | 2,596 |
| Wch U08 | 2007 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,926 |
| Wch U10 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 1,822 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,448 |
| ch-ASEAN | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,350 |
| Bhopal Open | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,458 |
| Asia zt 3.3 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| 2nd MCF GM-IM Invitational Round Robin Chess Championship 2026 - GM NORM | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Li Tian Yeoh's chess games?
385 games by Li Tian Yeoh, from Jul 2008 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Li Tian Yeoh has played.
What does Li Tian Yeoh play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Li Tian Yeoh opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Li Tian Yeoh answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Li Tian Yeoh play as White?
As White, Li Tian Yeoh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Scotch Game (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Li Tian Yeoh play as Black?
As Black, Li Tian Yeoh most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 11.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Li Tian Yeoh's FIDE rating?
Li Tian Yeoh is currently rated 2,492 in classical chess, 2,430 in rapid and 2,431 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,530 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Li Tian Yeoh played?
Our database contains 385 games by Li Tian Yeoh, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 131 draws, 82 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Li Tian Yeoh?
385 games by Li Tian Yeoh reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.